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New CVAS van an incredible boon

Updated:
12/04/2012 08:06:11 PM EST

On Nov. 29, an incredible act of generosity took part in our community. Toyota gave a 2013 Sienna van, valued at $43,000, to Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter. The van was won in a Facebook contest called "100 Cars for Good," which CVAS entered at the initiative of volunteer Tish Krotzer.

Our Facebook friends throughout the country, and as far away as Canada, rallied to vote for CVAS on one day in August, and our nonprofit was chosen to receive a vehicle from Toyota. We picked up the van from Fitzgerald Toyota in Chambersburg, and learned that the generosity didn't stop with the delivery of the van. Toyota Financial Services gave us its premium package of a full six-year warranty, a buyer's protection plan, and Zurich Shield Paint and Fabric Protectant - which will surely come in handy transporting our furry friends!

The wonderful staff at Fitzgerald Toyota filled our new van, and one of their own, with every item on our Wish List, supplies that we use every day in caring for our animals. We were overwhelmed by their kindness.

The day was one of celebration, one we will treasure forever. Our dogs Jackson, Addie and Dex came along to welcome the new van, and, as our dogs always do, they stole the show and spent the time at Fitzgerald being walked and fussed over by all the workers, who obviously have a great love for animals.

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Tish drove the new van home to the shelter, where all our animal technicians were waiting on the porch for us - much excitement and fun!

Our heartfelt thanks to all the folks at Toyota, Toyota Financial Services, Fitzgerald, and our Facebook friends; on behalf of our precious animals, we wish all of you a joyous Christmas season and look forward to seeing you when we dedicate our new shelter early in the new year.